Brussels lace

noun

Definition of Brussels lacenext
as in tulle

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Recent Examples of Brussels lace It was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls. — Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023 The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Brussels lace
  1. tulle
  2. marquisette
  3. lattice
  4. lace
  5. fishnet
  6. filigree
  7. grille
  8. screening
Noun
  • Recall the custom Yasmina Atta dress that married a plunging latex bodice with a frothy tulle tutu, slung low on the hips and toughened up with studded belts.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The tulle material at the front envelops the foot, creating a soft and delicate appearance.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of tulle
Noun
  • The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.
    — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Definition of marquisette
Noun
  • This is immediately clear upon crossing the threshold, when the atmosphere takes on a futuristic tone, as a corridor of Ando’s signature industrial concrete and light wood lattices carries visitors deep inside the building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers successfully produced previously unseen crystal lattices through natural molecular deformation.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lola wore a lace beach dress by Away That Day over a white bikini, before changing into a crochet Reformation number for one final hurrah at legendary nightlife institution Pikes.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of lace
Noun
  • Armor-like shoulders, oversized sleeveless jackets, and leather micro-shorts contrasted with sheer silk chiffon, fishnet dresses, and sculptural tulle ruffles.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The man who answered the door on Haskell Avenue asked for the last four digits of Crump’s phone number, then led the officer past a woman eating at a kitchen table who wore a black fishnet dress.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fishnet
Noun
  • The long curtains of the banquet room had been thrown open to the morning, and every object—tea service, silver filigree on chopstick handles—glinted like treasure.
    — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In the coming weeks, permanent plaza fences will be erected here — curvy stainless-steel structures that MAD Architects principal Dixon Junliang Lu compared to the lacy filigree of Art Nouveau architecture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of filigree
Noun
  • Food and drink Dining here is refined with a hint of theatricality reserved for Sazanka, the Teppanyaki grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Situated between Bilbao and San Sebastián, Etxebarri claims some of the world's most famous chefs as major fans of Bittor Arginzoniz, who matches the characteristics of the wood in the grill with the plants and proteins sizzling over the flames.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of grille
Noun
  • After each screening, audiences could scan a QR code to rate the film.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Coverage of up to $8 million is available in most states, though higher amounts may require an at-home health screening.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of screening

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